Jill Brown

• Fast paced work environment long periods of time on feet, , performing venipunctures from anywhere to 25-50 per day, using butterfly to collect sample only using vacutainer tubes while being in charge of the donor floor directing other employee throughout my shift to make sure everybody has a good day , along with excellent team building skills and make sure everyone on each shifts run smooth as possible and most importantly our donors patient satisfaction and making sure everyone is providing excellent care.
• Keeping a positive attitude and always encouraging teamwork
• Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
• Maintained exam rooms by ordering supplies, transporting specimens, washing and packing instruments and changing solutions.
• Manage projects or contribute to committee or team work building activities,contest, games
• Create, maintain, and enter information into databases
• Maintain a clean and orderly donor floor
• Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes
• Dispose of blood or other biohazard fluids or tissue, in accordance with applicable laws, standards, or policies
• Dispose of contaminated sharps, in accordance with applicable laws, standards, and policies
• Draw blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods
• Monitor blood or plasma donors during and after procedures to ensure health, safety, and comfort
• Explain fluid or tissue collection procedures to patients
• Calibrate or maintain machines, such as those used for plasma collection. Disconnected donors, address questions they have that were qualified to answer and/or seek someone who had the knowledge and qualifications to answer
• Performed fingersticks, test sample, and record other donor measures to include hematocrit, total protein and weight
• Entered donor information into the Donor Information System (DIS)
• Processed daily plasma donors
• Monitored their status and ensured safe donations
• Used full phlebotomy training to train new technicians on proper technique
• Responsible for screening new and repeat donors for eligibility to donate plasma
• Assembled plasma collection containers for plasma donation
• Collects arm samples or whole blood samples from donors
• Evaluates vein performance of the donor to identify possible problems; makes necessary corrections in order to expedite donation time and ensure product quality and donor safety
• Ensures donation process is efficient and makes adjustments when necessary to make the process a positive experience for the donor
• Designated trainer for phlebotomy and DST
• Also helped with orientation for new hires and worked with quality to come up with new ideas to ensure proper training for employees and team building
• I was on the Centers Marketing Committee and event planner for the center to help with advertisement , donor education, community development, and arranged activities for staff to participate in locally CSL sponsored us so we could give back to the community (Christmas parade, Walk a Thon , adopt a patient meet and greet).
• Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
• Promoted mission, vision and values of organization and trained new clinical staff in phlebotomy procedures.
• Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality.
• Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
• Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.

• At Redmond I worked on the rehabilitation floor and E.R
• I played a vital role in preparing patients for their return home such assisting OT and PT with therapy
• I would have to ensure that these were documented accordingly and turned into the patient’s records
• Assists with direct patient care procedures and related tasks; checks in patients, assists in obtaining patient histories, takes vital signs, prepares charts, and assists with medical examinations
• Collect specimens, dressing changes, monitor blood glucose , triage , telemetry, hourly room checks, set up medical equipment and assist with medical procedures
• Patient care being my top priority and maintaining a good positive work environment with teamwork.
• Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
• Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
• Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
• Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
• Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
• Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
• Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

• As a, Tech I dealt with patients to ensure that they had a pleasant experience while answering questions and concerns they might have
• I have assisted patients to the restroom and kept a check on them throughout the entirety of my shift
• I made it a priority to ensure the patients were comfortable and all their needs were met
• During this time, I was recognized several times for my performance by upper management
• Vital signs, collect specimens, glucose checks, hourly rounds, assist patients ADL bathing, changing clothes, restroom, feeding , documentation, charting, completing doctor's orders, completing tasks needed for discharged and new patients, dressing changes, monitor Input and output intake
• Trained new employees in my area Inpatient Rehabilitation
• Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
• Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
• Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
• Provided activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, ambulating, turning and positioning patients.
• Provided prompt and accurate services such as CPR and first aid during emergencies.
• Prepared and maintained records of patient progress and services performed to report changes in patient condition.
• Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
• Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
• Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
• Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
• Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.

GPA:4.0

• Graduated with Honors and Perfect Attendance K-12 never mised a day of school
• Received College Prep seal on diploma
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• Received HOPE Scholarship

GPA: 4.0

• Dean's List 2002-2004
• Member of Beta Club
• Completed core classes Major Nursing program RN with BSN then decided to transfer colleges

GPA: 4.0

• Dean's 2005
• Graduated completed Certification Certified Nursing Assistant program and completed GA state nurse registry licenses (state license CNA)

• Dean's List 2006-2008
• GPA 4.0
• LPN Nursing Program major Clinicals

GPA:4.0